New portal for energy support applications
The government has launched an online application portal for help with energy payments.
The portal opens up support to those without a direct relationship to an electricity supplier such as those living in park home and care homes. Those eligible will be able to apply via a secure online portal to receive the support as a one-off, non-repayable lump sum under the ‘alternative funding’ route of the government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS AF). Those without internet access will be able to use a phone line.
It is expected 900,000 more households will now be able to access support.
Minister at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Amanda Solloway, said: "We understand the pressure households are under which is why we’ve already stepped in to pay around half of people’s energy bills this winter, and from today, thousands more will be able to apply securely for their £400.
"Today I’m urging everyone who couldn’t get their EBSS discounts in the regular way to apply via our secure channels. If you don’t have a direct contract with an electricity supplier, it’s essential you submit your application as soon as possible. The sooner you do, the sooner help can get to you."
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